27 Catalpa Drive, Atherton

Lindenwood

Exceptional privacy and a premier location in the desirable Lindenwood neighborhood highlight this property of nearly one acre with a sprawling mid-century home. Sheltered from the street behind mature trees and foliage, the home is approached by a circular driveway and surrounded by lush grounds that include a tucked-away pool, covered open-air cabana, and expansive synthetic lawn. Inside, vaulted and paneled ceilings, walls of glass, and parquet hardwood floors reflect the home’s mid-century origins. Spacious formal living and dining rooms are complemented by a separate family room and eat-in kitchen. There are 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including 2 primary suites, one at each end of the home. With significant potential for renovation or possible new construction, this property presents an exceptional opportunity to create a personalized retreat in this sought-after neighborhood served by excellent Menlo Park schools.

Details of the Home

Entrance & Foyer

Extra-wide frontage with a circular driveway and border of tall foliage and trees for complete privacy from the street. Double ebony-hued Tahitian-style carved doors flanked by sidelights open to a traditional foyer; hardwood floors in a parquet pattern continue into the adjoining living room and adjacent dining room

Living Room 

Spacious central room with beamed and paneled vaulted ceiling, two square skylights, entire wall of glass, and focal-point gas-log fireplace with cantilevered hearth

Dining Room

Formal venue with beamed and paneled vaulted ceiling, wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows, chandelier, and built-in cabinetry topped in a capiz shell-like surface

Family Room

Just off the kitchen with gas-log fireplace outlined in marble and flanked by recessed cabinetry beneath glass shelves and mirrored walls, including one bank with retractable doors concealing a bar; wide sliding glass doors open to a large private patio for outdoor entertaining; hardwood floors in a parquet pattern that continues into the bedroom wing hall

Kitchen & Casual Dining

White cabinetry, solid surface countertops, and black and white tiled floor; a wall of windows extends above the sink and a separate casual dining area has sliding glass doors to the rear grounds and covered walkway to the garage and the pool

Appliances

Thermador gas cooktop with 4 burners and griddle; Wolf electric cooktop and adjoining steam cooker; 2 KitchenAid ovens; Miele dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator 

Primary Bedroom Suite 1

Privately located at the opposite end of the main bedroom wing, this suite has sliding glass doors to the rear grounds, a skylit dressing room lined with closets on two sides, and en suite bath with dual-sink vanity, heated towel bar, and frameless-glass shower with a wall of glass looking out to an atrium

Bedroom Suite 2

Located at the end of the main bedroom wing, this optional primary suite has hardwood floors, a dressing room lined with closets and a dual-sink vanity, plus a separate room with heated floors and towel bar and a large shower 

Bedrooms and Baths

Two bedrooms, each with hardwood floors, mirrored closet doors, and built-in desk, are served by a half-bath (also used by the main living areas) and an adjacent full bath with glass-enclosed tub and overhead shower

Other Features

  • Detached 2-car garage with covered walkway to the home

  • Tucked-away pool and covered open-air cabana 

  • Vast synthetic lawn to one side of the home

  • Incredibly lush landscaping with a variety of foliage and fruit trees 

  • Fenced dog run 

  • Excellent Menlo Park schools: Encinal Elementary; Hillview Middle; Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to confirm)

  • Laundry room with sink and LG washer and dryer

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At A Glance

Status:

For Sale

List Price:

$8,950,000